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Managed by Viking River Cruises--the largest Inland Cruises Company of Swiss, she has her maiden sail in September, 2003. She can sail from Chongqing to Shanghai all the year round with a maximum speed of 25 km per hour in still water. The newest deluxe cruise with six decks decorated in modern style. All the cabins are designed with French window and private balcony for viewing the Three Gorges scenery.

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Quotation

Sailing / Month	Apr/May/Sep/Oct	Jan/Feb/Mar/Jun/Jul/Aug/Nov/Dec
UpStream ( Yichang - Chongqing )	$586	$471
DownStream ( Chongqing - Yichang )	$586	$471

Sailing Date

Month	Day
Month	UpStream	DownStream
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr	3 , 10 , 17 , 24	7 , 14 , 21 , 28
May	1 , 8 , 15 , 22 , 29	5 , 12 , 19 , 26
Jun	5 , 12 , 19 , 26	2 , 9 , 16 , 23 , 30
Jul	3 , 10 , 17 , 24 , 31	7 , 14 , 21 , 28
Aug
Sep	4 , 11 , 18 , 25	1 , 8 , 15 , 22 , 29
Oct	2 , 9 , 16 , 23 , 30	6 , 13 , 20 , 27
Nov	6 , 13 , 20 , 27	3 , 10 , 17 , 24
Dec	4 , 11 , 18 , 25	1 , 8 , 15 , 22 , 29

Itinerary

Upstream

D1 19:00-24:00 Embarking on board in Yichang and checking in.
D2 06:00-06:30 Sun Deck: Learning Taiji Boxing.
06:30 Breakfast.
07:00 Set sail.
07:00-08:30 Appreciating the Xiling Gorge.
08:30-10:30 Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Hydropower Dam.
11:00 Sail through the Three Gorges Dam Shiplock.
12:00 Lunch.
14:30 Lecture on Three Gorges Dam.
18:00 Welcome Cocktail party by captain.
19:00 Welcome Banquet.
21:00 Chinese folk dancing and singing party.
D3 06:00-06:30 Sun Deck: Learning Taiji Boxing.
06:30 Breakfast.
08:00-12:30 Floating the ancient and mystical Lesser Three Gorges.
12:30 Lunch.
13:00-15:30 Appreciating the beautiful landscape of Wu Gorge.
15:30 Announcement on itinerary and facilities on board.
17:30-18:00 Sailing through Kui Gate, appreciating the landscape of Qutang Gorge.
19:00 Dinner.
21:00 Happy evening party.
D4 06:00-06:30 Sun Deck: Learning Taiji Boxing.
06:30 Breakfast.
10:30 Lecture on Yangtze River.
12:30 Lunch.
15:30-18:30 Shore excursion to Fengdu Xueyu Cave
18:30 Farewell Banquet.
21:00 Fashion Show.
D5 07:30 Breakfast.
08:00-09:00 Front Desk: Check out, please return the keys.
09:00 Disembark at Chongqing and the happy journey is over.

Downstream

D1 19:30-21:00 Embarking on board in Chongqing and checking in.
22:00 Set sail from Chongqing.
D2 06:00-06:30 Sun Deck: Learning Taiji Boxing.
06:30-08:00 Breakfast.
08:00-10:00 Shore excursion to Fengdu Xueyu Cave
10:00 Announcement on itinerary and facilities on board.
12:00 Lunch.
14:30 Lecture on Yangtze River.
17:30 Sailing through Kui Gate, appreciating the landscape of Qutang Gorge.
18:30 Welcome Cocktail party by captain.
19:00 Welcome Banquet.
21:00 Chinese folk dancing and singing party.
D3 06:00-06:30 Sun Deck: Learning Taiji Boxing.
06:30-08:00 Breakfast.
08:00-10:00 Appreciating the beautiful landscape of Wu Gorge.
10:00-13:30 Floating the ancient and mystical Shennong Stream.
13:30 Lunch.
15:30 Lecture on Three Gorges Dam.
18:00 Farewell Banquet.
20:00 Sail through the Three Gorges Dam Shiplock.
21:00 Happy evening party.
D4 06:00-06:30 Sun Deck: Learning Taiji Boxing.
06:30-08:00 Breakfast
08:00-10:00 Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Hydropower Dam.
10:00-11:00 Visiting the Xiling Gorge.
12:00 Lunch.
12:00-13:00 Front Desk: Check out and return the keys.
13:00 Disembark at Yichang and the happy journey is over.

Technical data

Year Built: 2003
Refurbished: 2005
Length: 87m
Beam/Width: 16m
Draft: 2.6 m
Speed: 25 km/h
Passenger Decks: 5
Crew: 135
Standard Cabins: 84
Super standard Suites: 7
Deluxe Suites: 2
Total Cabins: 93
Total Passengers: 186

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